Golf in Thailand

When it comes to golf, Thailand has more to offer than any other country in Southeast Asia. There are, literally, 250 courses. Wherever there is any kind of tourism infrastructure, even in quieter areas, you will find at least one golf course. In general, they are at a high level, such as Thailand made a conscious effort to promote this aspect of their tourism sector. Standards may be high, but prices are very reasonable.

Add into the equation the fact that the timewell all year and many of the courses will become part of the resort will also offer other services such as pools, gyms, restaurants and spas. Golf first time in Thailand in 1920 under the patronage of King Rama VII in less Lido Resort Hua Hin. Hua Hin, the course still very much in use and has a feel all their history. The real explosion came, but in 1980, alongside the great leap forward in the tourism sector in ThailandThe industry in general.

Course architects like Nick Faldo, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus were made at prices which would be different and exciting design. Testament to the rapid rise to respectability of golf in Thailand is that now many major international tournaments like the Johnnie Walker Classic. Bangkok is a sprawling city, but has some world class golf courses. There are over forty and around the city and each has itsFavorite. For something unusual try the Thai Country Club has a very challenging layout and well maintained. Krungthep Kreetha golf course is just 30 minutes from downtown, which is useful if it can be pressed for time. Lakewood Country Club east of the city almost doubled as a botanical garden with over 45 plant species and more than 2,000 trees. The Alpine Golf Club is one of the most challenging courses in Thailand to host major PGA tournamentsin Thailand and certainly lives up to its reputation.

Beach Resort in Pattaya, like their opponents, but when it comes to golf, it would be impossible to find fault with it. Spread over the provinces of Chonburi and Rayong is an incredible variety of places. Siam Country Club was the first course in the region, dating back to 1968, when Pattaya still little more than a fishing village. Still holds his own, especially after the restructuring in 2006. Laem Chabang InternationalCountry Club about 25 km from Pattaya is a luxury, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Closer to the city of Phoenix Golf Club There are many, many others. Also within reach of Bangkok is Kanchanaburi. Situated on the River Kwai, in addition to a national park in the shade of the jungle mountains, not far from the border with Myanmar, there are many courses in the most beautiful tropical settings.

The Grand Garden Golf Club, Green World, Mission Hills Country Club & Resort NichigoCountry Club, The River Kwai Golf Club and the Golf Club of Blue Sapphire all have their special quality. Similarly, rural areas and with the majestic mountains of the North also offers a number of very good courses. The Chiang Mai Green Valley Country Club Located beside a beautiful lake is only 15 minutes from Chiang Mai itself. Chiang Mai Highlands is located near the mountains. The Chiang Mai-Lamphun Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course is situated in a natural valley, surroundedrolling hills. The traditional architecture of the clubhouse and give the building a strong flavor of the north.

It is no surprise that Phuket, with all its international luxury resort, offers excellent opportunities for golf. There are some courses of stunning contrasts where the deep blue sea surrounding the green of the fairway. The Blue Canyon Country Club Phuket Country Club, Laguna Phuket Golf Club and Mission Hills Golf Resort, four ofknown excellent services. Wherever you choose, play golf in Thailand, you can usually book a whole package containing all the services free to step back on the field soon to be acquired by the plan.